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Oregon Vacations Idea #1:The spectacular 4,000 feet deep Columbia River Gorge is a cool spot for a vacation. In the heart of the beautiful gorge is the City of Cascade Locks .... nearby Bonneville Lock and Dam has two massive hydroelectric powerhouses .... a tour includes underwater viewing rooms where you can see the fish migrating upstream. Cascade Locks is also the starting point for the 2600 mile long Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

Oregon Vacations Idea #2:A highlight of any vacation in Oregon will be the Oregon Coast Aquarium, located in Newport, it was named one of the top 10 aquariums in the country by Parade magazine. The 4,730-gallon tank in the Sandy Shores Gallery is a cross-section of a wave-lapped beach. Touch a spiny lumpsucker in the Rocky Shores touch pool .... see sharks and gray whales in the Whale Theater .... outside are the sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, and tufted puffins. Passages of the Deep is a 200-foot underwater tunnel through a 1.32-million-gallon fish tank. Don't miss this on your Newport Oregon vacation.

Vacation Ideas in Oregon #3:Whale Watching is a popular seaside vacation activity in Oregon. The migration route of the California Gray whale runs along the Oregon coast twice a year. Trained marine naturalists usually provide a narration with interesting whale facts and can often name the individual whales because they see the same ones every year. There are about ten different companies offering whale watching tours out of Depoe Bay, Newport, Charleston and Garibaldi.

Oregon Vacations Idea #4:The deepest lake in the country, Crater Lake, makes an excellent place for a vacation fishing trip. Crater Lake National Park boasts towering cliffs that enclose the 21 square mile lake and some of the cleanest air in the country. There are more than 90 miles of one-way and loop hiking trails. Take in the scenery around the lake by driving around the rim of the crater or take a boat tout across the lake. With an average of 533 inches of snow every year, winter brings great cross-country skiing, and snowshoe hikes.

Vacation Ideas in Oregon #5:Take Northwest coast family vacation and hike the miles of trails through the old growth temperate rainforest of Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. The ocean presents tidal pools to explore at low-tide. During migration seasons you can spot whales off the rocky coastline. Guided naturalist programs, walks, and interpretive exhibits are available at the visitors center.

Oregon Vacations Idea #6:Take in the splendors of the scenic Columbia Gorge on vacation drive .... ride on the Mount Hood Railroad, located 60 miles east of Portland. Take a leisurely train ride through some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery in the Hood River Valley. Enjoy a delicious meal in the meticulously restored dining cars of the Dinner or Brunch Train. There are special events throughout the year like the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Christmas Tree Trains, or the Comedy Dinner Train.

Oregon Vacations Idea #7:Cannon Beach is a small but very popular place for an Oregon beach vacation. With a population under 2,000 you can really get away from it all. Only four miles long, Cannon Beach is known for it's stunning sunsets, quaint beauty, flowers, and art galleries. For camping and other outdoor activities there are four state parks close by.

Oregon Vacations Idea #8:For a Sunriver and Bend vacation .... Wanderlust Tours has it all. The beauty of central Oregon is yours as you enjoy canoeing .... moonlight canoeing .... volcano tours .... cave tours .... Sunriver resort trips ....hiking ....sightseeing .... snowshoeing .... moonlight snowshoeing .... snow camping.

Oregon Vacations Idea #9:Experience an Oregon spa vacation at the 4000-square-foot full-service Blue Giraffe Day Spa, located in the heart of Ashland Rejuvenate in the welcoming and luxurious setting .... pampering your body with a choice of relaxing massages, facials, baths, or body treatments. Ashland is also home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Oregon Vacations Idea #9:A Columbia River cruise is a fun relaxing way to enjoy the incredible natural scenery of the Pacific Northwest. American West Steamboat Company will take you on a 1,000 mile cruise along the beautiful Columbia, Snake and Willamette Rivers. Some of the places you wll see are Mt. Saint Helens Volcanic Monument, Maryhill Museum and Stonehenge, and Multnomah Falls. Along the way you can enjoy a jet boat excursion into Hells Canyon.

Oregon Vacations Idea #10:The Out N About Treesort in Takilma, Oregon, is the place to go for a treehouse vacation. Relax in the graceful embrace of a living tree. They have fifteen treehouses for up to 50 guests along with a treehouse spa called Deva Spa. This is truly a unique one-of-a-kind experience. During the summer the guests are mainly families with children. The off season is usually the time for guests looking for a romantic getaway spot. During your stay you can attend various events like riding clinics, music festivals and workshops in treehouse construction or climbing. This truly a unique vacation spot in Oregon and an experience that you won't soon forget.

Oregon Vacations Idea #11:The coast of Oregon is a great place to explore if you enjoy lighthouses. There are nine historical Oregon lighthouses here dating back as far as 1857. Ten miles west of Tillamook is the Cape Meares Lighthouse which was built in 1890 and open for self-guided tours. Just north of Yaquina Bay is the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse built in 1873. It's been restored and features an interpretive exhibit. The Heceta Head Lighthouse is a few miles north of Florence and operates as a bed & breakfast. The Umpqua Lighthouse, south of Reedsport, offers tours and is next door to Umpqua Lighthouse State Park where you can enjoy camping and fishing. The Coquille River Lighthouse has interpretive displays and is located in Bullards Beach State Park. The park has a horse camp which makes it popular for horse camp campers.

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